has a 986 metre long wall with 37 bastions & two entrances, Bhand Sagar Temple – The 16th century Jain temple, is the most important of this temple complex. Overnight at hotel.
Day 05: Bikaner – Jaisalmer (325 kms 6.5 hrs)
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer – The Citadel City, Arrive and check into hotel. Afternoon free to relax or enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06: Jaisalmer
Today we enjoy a city tour covering Jaisalmer Fort – built on the highest point of the Tricuta hill, Sun Gate. Outstanding features are Megh Durbar & various temples, Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli & Patwon–Ki-Haveli – some of the beautiful mansions with stone carving and lattice work of breath taking intricacy and evening enjoy the camel ride at Sam Sand dunes. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07: Jaisalmer – Jodhpur
Today morning drive to Jodhpur – The Desert enchantment, arrive and check into hotel. Later enjoy city tour covering Mehrangarh fort – unsurpassed in beauty & grandeur, it is one of the largest forts in India. A creation in white marble Clock tower – The timely treasure of Jodhpur. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08: Jodhpur – Udaipur
In the morning drive to Udaipur enroute Ranakpur temples – the pilgrimage centre of Rajasthan a few of the numerous temples are Chaturmukh temples. Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 09: Udaipur
Today enjoy city tour covering Saheliyon – Ki – Bari – The garden for the maids of honour of the queen. Jagdish temple – dedicated to Lord Vishnu & approachable by a broad flight of steps, the shrine is a rectangular platform on the lines of Indo-Aryan style of architecture, City Palace – located amidst Lake Pichola. Overnight at hotel.
Day 10: Udaipur – Pushkar
Today drive to Pushkar – the city of Brahma, on arrival check into hotel. Rest of the day free to relax. Overnight at hotel
Day 11: Pushkar – Jaipur
In the morning half take a city tour covering Jagat Pita Shri Brahma Temple – The only exquisite temple dedicated to Lord Brahma, Apteshwar Mahadeo Temple – Dedicated to Lord Shiva: head towards Jaipur not missing the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, entered through a high gateway with silver doors. The grave of the saint is surrounded by a silver railing. Arrive and check into hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Day 12: Jaipur
In the morning take an excursion to Amber fort with joy ride on an Elephant. In the afternoon take a city tour covering City Palace – occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens & buildings and a perfect blend of Rajasthani & Mughal architecture, Royal Observatory – An observatory with some rare qualities to its credit, Nawab Sahab Ki Haveli – and the Bazaar etc. Overnight at hotel.
Day 13: Jaipur – Agra
Today morning drive to Agra enroute Fatehpur Sikri (Old Deserted town of Mughal Dynasty) Jama Masjid / The Buland Darwaza / Palace of Jodha Bai/Birbal Bhawan & Panch Mahal. On arrival check into hotel. Afternoon free to enjoy the city atmosphere. Overnight at hotel.
Day 14: Agra – Delhi
Morning city tour covering Taj mahal – a poem written in white marble, the most extravagant monument ever built for love, Red Fort – a visit to the fort in ‘Agra’ is must since so many of the events which lead to the construction of the Taj took place here, Itmad-ud-daula’s Tomb – The tomb is of particular interest since many of its design elephants overshadow the Taj. P. M. Drive back to Delhi to board flight to home. |